Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM

Martin.D wrote in post #17001461
I want to buy a new cheap lens and I'm stuck between this lens and the Nifty Fifty - suggestions?

Well, i LOVE the pancake.

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Totally agree on the strange MF part. Seems like you twist the ring forever and it barely changes focus. I rarely MF with this lens because of that.

Overall though very handy.

I was out last weekend and thought I only had my TS-E 17 and my Fisheye with me, but wanted some longer reach for the lightning shots I posted earlier.

Then I realized, I use the Pancake instead of the body cap on my 6D when it's in my backpack, so I actually had 3 lenses with me. It's so small, I forgot I had it with me!

^^^Funny story!! About the manual focusing, it's just like the fuji-x system, so weird..

Martin.D wrote in post #17001461
I want to buy a new cheap lens and I'm stuck between this lens and the Nifty Fifty - suggestions?

I bought the 50mm F1.8 II and the 40mm F2.8.

I still have the 40mm F2.8. It lives on an XSi.

The 50mm F1.8 II went to another home.

I cannot tolerate the 50's poor autofocus, poor speed, noise, and rubbish build quality for something that gets used daily (it's optically very good, but every other property about it is shoddy). The 40 F2.8 just has everything. I wish it was faster than F2.8, but it's so good, so small, and does everything so well that I forgive it's slower aperture (considering it's a $130 lens, and not a $500 lens like the 35 F2 IS that I shoot on my main body).

The 50 F1.8 II couldn't keep up with kids. But the 40 F2.8 can.

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^^ Thank you for the information guys! - I managed to pick up a 5 month old pancake for a mere €130 with hood! - will be here in a couple of days, can't wait to test it! - Shall post some images when I get it

MalVeauX wrote in post #17002138
I cannot tolerate the 50's poor autofocus, poor speed, noise, and rubbish build quality for something that gets used daily (it's optically very good, but every other property about it is shoddy). The 40 F2.8 just has everything. I wish it was faster than F2.8, but it's so good, so small, and does everything so well that I forgive it's slower aperture (considering it's a $130 lens, and not a $500 lens like the 35 F2 IS that I shoot on my main body).

The 50 F1.8 II couldn't keep up with kids. But the 40 F2.8 can.

I feel the same way. I have both and I think the 50 will be hitting the market soon. The focus hunting drives me crazy, and it's so noisy. People ask me if my camera is broken when they hear it.

Like you said, optically, it's good, but so is the 40mm. I'd rather use the pancake because it has more benefits and better quality overall.

I bought a 50 a week or so again, and now that best buy has the 40 back in stock i might go swap it out today. I love both and have owned both but the build of the 40 is much more desirable.

madasax wrote in post #17003067
I bought a 50 a week or so again, and now that best buy has the 40 back in stock i might go swap it out today. I love both and have owned both but the build of the 40 is much more desirable.

Their having a Canada's day sale right now! I know you get an additional $18 off at futureshop and $16 off at bestbuy but both total adds up to $143.99. I'm considering picking one up as well !

5DM3

It's a good thing on the M

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Took my 50 back to best buy - out of pocket 35$ to get the 40. Yup I'm glad

absolutic wrote in post #17004562
5DM3

first time i see this nice photo from the 40 f/2.8
is it the lens or the camera or the lights ?

moltengold wrote in post #17005025
is it the lens or the camera or the lights ?

Yes.

moltengold wrote in post #17005025
first time i see this nice photo from the 40 f/2.8
is it the lens or the camera or the lights ?

or the operator? Could it be that?

On a serious note the light was very good just before sunset and that child (my friend's daughter) has a very expressive face with big blue eyes, it helps.